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Lot Number: 212
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Estimate Range: $2,000 - $3,000
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Rare and Important Early “S” Head Branding Iron for Slaves

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17th to 18th Century (undated), Early Hand-wrought Branding Iron for Slaves with “S” shaped Stamp Head for (Slave) Brand, letter "S" stamp measures 2.2 inches high and 1.3 inches wide, in total measuring 19.2 inches long, Very Fine.

17th to 18th century letter "S" Branding Iron for a Slave in nice solid and intact original condition. The Hand-wrought Iron surface has a deep rich dark patina from genuine age, with it's nicely shaped letter "S" and attached to its original deeply toned wooden handle exhibiting signs from actual use. This letter "S" Branding Iron was used on a Slave's body, sometimes during a public event, as a sign of ownership. The letter "S" stamp itself measures 2.2 inches high and 1.3 inches wide attached at the end to be placed into a fire, all combined with its wooden handle, in total overall measuring 19.2 inches long and displays well. The first example we have encountered and offered. An extraordinary important historical, Black History and Slavery related Hand-wrought Branding Iron for Slaves.
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Lot Number: 212
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